Chicago Forward: Multimodal Transportation in Action. Gabe Klein, Commissioner Minnesota Urban Land Institute

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1 Chicago Forward: Multimodal Transportation in Action Gabe Klein, Commissioner Minnesota Urban Land Institute 1

2 Elevated Railway Station at Van Buren and State Street, c. 1905

3 State and Madison Streets, c. 1910

4 Chicago s Transportation Network: The Envy of the Nation... The freight rail hub of North America Grid street network & hub of Interstate Highways The nation s only dual-hub airport A well-established and well-used bicycle network High performing, 24-hour transit services

5 ... But Substantial Challenges Remain First in the nation for regional auto congestion Bottlenecks knot up our freight and passenger rail services Traffic safety continues to be a challenge A third of Chicago children are overweight - 17% are clinically obese

6 CDOT by the Numbers $ Million Annual Budget More than half from state or federal grants 262 bridges and viaducts 4,091 miles of streets (excluding Expressways) 26,658 intersections (2,935 signalized) 10,646,110 feet of lane striping 12,145 bike racks 10,997 trees planted/year 59 stations and 50 miles of track owned by CDOT but operated by CTA

7 Improving Transportation in Chicago is Making the Most of Every Option Pedestrians Countdown Signals, Safety Improvements & Campaign Cyclists Bike Sharing, Innovative and New Bikeways, Expand Parking Motorists Use technology to improve Signal Timing and Traveler Info Freight Rail CREATE Program to improve efficiency Transit Rebuild systems, Improve Access, Implement Bus Rapid Transit

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9 Six Principles

10 for all: Pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, children, seniors, people with disabilities Evaluate: the root causes of safety hazards Engineering: Design and Standardize Education: Increase awareness of all residents and travelers Enforcement: Partner and Refocus

11 Safety Issues Over 130,000 crashes per year involving autos More than 3,000 crashes involving pedestrians each year 40% of pedestrian fatalities are hit-and-run (vs. 20% national) Speeding is rampant with limited enforcement 28% of crashes in CBD involve taxis An unsafe city won t attract families, businesses Speeding a factor in many crashes

12 Bicycle Crash Trends: ,861 injury crashes and 32 fatal crashes during study period 28% decrease in fatal crashes 27% increase in injury crashes 45% increase in cycle commuters 25% of crashes were hit and runs 8% of crashes involved taxicabs

13 Speed Kills Safety Drives the Program. Chance a pedestrian struck by a vehicle will survive drops dramatically as vehicle speed increases Source: UK Department of Transport

14 Sample Treatments Safety Zone Stencil Median Refuge Island Countdown Timers High Visibility Crosswalk Stop-for-Ped Sign Speed Feedback Sign

15 Schools: First Round Safety Zones Claremont Community Academy Disney Magnet School Hancock Hanson Park/Prosser Vocational Pickard Morgan Park Parks: Garfield Humboldt McKinley Washington Major Taylor Trail Senn

16 Bike and Safe Routes Ambassador Programs

17 Ambassador Contacts Bike Ambassadors 61,180 people educated in events 13,000 people stopped at 62 targeted enforcement events 16,000 youth educated at 165 Park District Day Camps Safe Routes Ambassadors 9,921 students educated in schools visited 6,400 students visited twice (70 schools) 4,578 students receiving context based practice

18 Bike Camp: Schwinn donated bikes for participants

19 Enforcement Actions Continue red-light automated enforcement program (map at left) Reduced angle ( T-Bone ) crashes by 29% in 2 years Automated speed enforcement in Safety Zones around schools & parks. Targeted crosswalk enforcement efforts (100/yr) across city with Police Publicity magnifies impact

20 Pedestrian Enforcement Actions Targeted enforcement efforts 100/yr across city with Police Department, Aldermen Even occasional publicity magnifies impact Help Police integrate pedestrian and bicycle protection enforcement into officers regular duties. Encourage assignment of bicycle and pedestrian safety trainers in the Police Department.

21 Preserve our multi-billion dollar assets On-time, scheduled maintenance Fix it first, build it better Inspect and Coordinate Secure resources to keep up with needs

22 Wacker Drive Photo(s) Rebuilding Wacker Drive

23 Grand/State Subway Reconstruction New expanded mezzanine Northbound platform New backlit signage wall New entrance kiosk

24 Utility Responsibility: Updated Regulations for Openings, Construction, and Repair of the Public Way New Regulations published July 16, 2012 apply to utilities and contractors Pavement markings must be restored with the repair of any street opening All pavement markings removed during construction must replaced If any portion of the markings are disturbed at any quadrant at any intersection, restoration must be curbto-curb, including crosswalks, stop bars, lane markings, center-line markings, and bike lane treatments and symbols Temporary markings required if the restoration is lasting longer than 14 days

25 For physical and economic health, expand and improve all modes Complete Streets Make Chicago the best big city in the world for walking/cycling Efficient, affordable, attractive transit Improve inter-modal connections Predictable, safe, reliable motor vehicle operations

26 Complete Streets Policy The safety and convenience of all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, freight, and motor vehicle drivers shall be accommodated and balanced in all types of transportation and development projects and through all phases of a project so that even the most vulnerable children, elderly, and persons with disabilities can travel safely within the public right of way.

27 Complete Streets Design Guidance Baseline Mode Hierarchy Other potential hierarchies: T > P > B > A - BRT corridor B > P > T > A - cycletrack corridor A > B > P > T - industrial corridor

28 Complete Streets Design Guidance Cross Section Development Stoop area/yards Door Zone Building Setbacks Walkways Trees Sidewalk Furniture Driveways Landscaping Pedestrian Refuges Bus-rapid Transit Cycle Tracks Turn Lanes Curbs Bicycle Lanes Cycle Tracks Parking Turn Lanes Sample: 66 Neighborhood/Mixed Use/Main Street Sample: 100 Transit Corridor/Major Road

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30 16 Tools for improving pedestrian conditions 20 Safety recommendations 16 Connectivity recommendations 6 Livability recommendations 10 Health-oriented recommendations

31 Bicycle Commuting in Chicago 15,096 daily bicycle commuters 2.5 times as many as in 2000 Over twice the national average More per capita than NYC or LA

32 100 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes in four years

33 Kinzie Street: Chicago s First Protected Bike Lane 55% increase in bicyclists post-construction Approximately 50% of a.m. eastbound traffic is bikes Little to no increase in motor vehicle travel times

34 Chicago Bike Sharing 4,000 bikes, the largest in the United States Launching Summer 2013, starting in greater central area Designed for shorter, point-to-point trips First half hour free for members Can drop off at any open station Well-maintained, convenient, and adjustable, with bell and lights Provides transit/bike connectivity

35 Conceptual design: details subject to change Central Loop BRT Improve on 3-5 mph bus speed Rail-style amenities incl. level boarding Adjacent/Parallel protected bike lanes Transit Center at Union Station with pedway to Amtrak/Metra concourse

36 Central Loop BRT Serves 6 routes that combine to offer rides every 2 minutes in the corridor Serves top commuter rail terminals, 7 rapid transit lines Serves routes to state s top tourist attraction, Navy Pier and United Center (NBA/NHL stadium), shopping, offices, hospitals 36

37 Washington/Wabash Loop El (will replace two, century-old stations two blocks apart) View from street Platform view Elevation along Wabash Ave.

38 New Morgan Station New expanded mezzanine Northbound platform New backlit signage wall

39 Transform the agency to both serve and move people Responsiveness Transparency and Public Communications Customer Information Build agency and staff capacity and increase efficiencies

40 ChicagoTraffic Tracker.com Rush Hour Screen Grab to Come Real Time Traffic Information

41 Engage the Public Through Social Media

42 Digital Public Way

43 Support the Chicago Climate Action Plan Enhance Chicago Green Streets program Reduce Stormwater Runoff Promote energy conservation Reduce waste; increase use of recycled materials

44 Plug-in Electric Vehicles & Infrastructure: Phase 1 Will create densest network of Quick Charge stations in the world City and State partnership $2M State/Federal leverages almost $7M in private investment 280 Charging Stations 73 Public DC Fast Chargers 146 Public Level 2 61 Level 2 stations for car-sharing organizations

45 Green Alley Program Six pilot locations, and over 175 locations citywide Program includes use of permeable pavements, recycled materials, highalbedo pavements, and dark-sky lighting. Improves stormwater management and energy use through infrastructure improvements

46 Green Alley High Albedo Permeable Concrete Alley

47 Bloomingdale Trail Existing Conceptual Design

48 Support a $500+ Billion GDP regional economy Make streets great for commerce Improve Freight Operations Improve Truck Mobility Work with Regional Partners Improve connections to the world (air/rail)

49 Make Way for People People Spots Build parklets and pop-up cafes on platforms in the parking lane of streets with narrow sidewalks or high pedestrian volumes. People Streets Convert excess asphalt into hardscape parks, creating safer intersections and more public open space. People Plazas Activate existing CDOT Malls, Plazas and Triangles with new programming and retail opportunities, People Alleys Enable use of alleys for artwalks, seating and events to support placemaking and economic development.

50 Make Way For People: Plans Into Action Enabling ordinance passed June 27th Identifying strong local partners Where: Pedestrian activity / Retail corridor / Open space deficits Three People Spots completed & in use May 2012 People Streets Demo: 2300 block of North Kenmore Avenue temporarily closed for the month DePaul University hosted family-friendly events, including Pop-up Concerts 2013: Big Rollout w/ SSA s & Partners Bronzeville Lincoln Ave Andersonville

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